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Burmese humanitarian workers in Tak warned against political activities
Burmese humanitarian workers have been warned they risk deportation if they become involved in Burmese political affairs. The Irrawaddy reports Gov. Samart Loyfa the governor of Tak Province said, “There are humanitarian workers involved in politics and formed organizations illegally. We need to investigate. If we find any violations of law, we have to kick [...]
Burmese school children in Mae Sot take aim at Aung San Suu Kyi’s brother
An event to mark the 62nd Anniversary of Burma’s Independence Day became decidedly pointed, when students were invited to throw darts at a cartoon of Aung San Oo, brother of Burmese democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi.
Aung San Oo has a reputation for being critical of his sister and is even described as anti-democracy. He [...]
Migrant workers in violent protest at Mae Sot factory
A protest by migrant workers at a factory in Mae Sot turned violent at the weekend; with the protestors setting fire to the factory owner’s car reports the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB).
The protest began after factory security guards assaulted two Burmese nationals, who had arrived to collect their sister.
One of the men was hospitalised, [...]
Burmese migrant workers in Thailand to be allowed to drive
Getting around Mae Sot could soon be much easier for Burmese migrant workers after the Thai government decided to allow them to possess cars and motorcycles.
The Democratic Voice of Burma reports the Department of Road Transport is preparing to accept vehicle registration for migrants with temporary resident cards.
Until now, Burmese migrants did not have the [...]
Raids on KNU leaders homes in Mae Sot
Thai security forces launched early morning raids on the homes of several senior leaders of the Karen National Union (KNU) on Tuesday reports Mizzima.
Members of the Thai police and army conducted the 6 A.M. raids. Among the homes raided were those of KNU Chairman, Tamala Baw and Vice-chairman, David Thackerbaw.
There was no word of any [...]
Happy Birthday Aung San Suu Kyi
Today is the 64th birthday of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. She is spending it alone in a guest house inside Rangoon’s Insein Prison, awaiting the verdict in her trial for breaking the terms of her house arrest. Her crime was to allow an univited American to rest at her home after he [...]
Opposition groups under pressure from Thais
Burmese opposition groups in Mae Sot are coming under pressure reports the Democratic Voice of Burma, with rumours of a crackdown by Thai authorities forcing some to close down their offices.
Mae Sot is home to a large Burmese population and many exiled groups have set up here. But, last week, Thai authorities wrote to leaders [...]
Crackdown on illegal migrant workers in Mae Sot
Authorities in Mae Sot are reportedly cracking down on illegal migrant workers from Burma. The Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) reports that about 600 people have been arrested in a series of surprise raids over the last two days.
The raids on migrant areas of town are being conducted in the early morning, with eyewitnesses saying [...]
Mae Tao Clinic: 20 years old today
On February 19 1989, Mae Tao Clinic was established in Mae Sot to provide healthcare to the Burmese refugee and migrant population along the border. Founded by Dr Cynthia Maung and five others, the clinic now has an international reputation.
Dr Cynthia herself has received numerous humanitarian awards, including in 2002, the Ramon Magsaysay Award for [...]
Sweet December
Sweet December is a Karen celebration held on the last night of November to mark the beginning of Christmas, which the Karen celebrate throughout the month of December.
Sweet December is celebrated with prayer meetings, concerts and family meals. Here are some pictures from this year’s Sweet December celebrations at Mae Tao Clinic.
Merry Christmas,
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Food for the body
There is a new police chief in Mae Sot and the word is he is getting tough on illegal migrants. So, why were so many Burmese hanging around the police station today?
The pastors of Gospel Baptist church recently ran into some trouble while giving some of the church’s Burmese members a lift to church, and [...]
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